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The Role of Technology in Supporting Bereaved Individuals: How Workplaces Can Help

Posted on May 21, 2025 (July 18, 2025)

Technology has transformed the way people navigate grief, offering new ways to find support, connection, and healing. Online bereavement forums and social media groups provide safe spaces for individuals to share their feelings and connect with others who have experienced similar losses. This can help reduce the sense of isolation that often comes with grief. […]

The Rise of Knife Crime in the UK: A Growing Concern

Posted on May 21, 2025 (May 21, 2025)

Knife crime has become an increasingly pressing issue in the United Kingdom, with devastating consequences for individuals, families, and communities. Recent statistics paint an alarming picture. knife-related incidents have risen across all age groups, transcending demographic boundaries and affecting urban and rural areas alike. Media coverage often highlights the tragic outcomes of these crimes, such […]

Workplace Bereavement Attends RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Posted on May 20, 2025 (May 20, 2025)

Workplace Bereavement was proud to attend the RHS Chelsea Flower Show this year to support The Farewell Flowers Directory, a ground-breaking initiative that made history as the first ever display of sustainable funeral flowers in the show’s 112-year history and to top it off, they won RHS Gold. We were honoured to be part of […]

Navigating Grief in the Workplace: A Personal Story

Posted on May 20, 2025 (May 20, 2025)

WORKPLACE BEREAVEMENT ADVOCACY: A MEMBER’S STORY Losing a loved one is one of the most challenging experiences we can face. When tragedy struck my family, I found myself grappling not only with my grief but also with the lack of support from my workplace. Having dedicated 14 years to education, I was passionate about my […]

How to Support Someone Facing Mother’s Day Without Their Mum

Posted on March 28, 2025 (March 28, 2025)

Mother’s Day can be a beautiful celebration for many, but for those who have lost their mum, it can be a painful reminder of what’s missing. Whether their loss is recent or happened years ago, this day can stir up deep emotions, grief, longing, sadness, or even anger. If you have a friend, family member, […]

Expanding Bereavement Leave: Recognising Early Pregnancy Loss in Workplace Policies

Posted on March 20, 2025 (March 20, 2025)

For many, the loss of a pregnancy regardless of how early it occurs is a truly emotional and often devastating experience. Yet, until recently, those who suffered a miscarriage before 24 weeks were not legally entitled to bereavement leave in the UK. This lack of recognition has left many individuals struggling to cope with their […]

The Challenge of Letting Go: Why Giving Something Up Can Be So Hard

Posted on March 14, 2025 (March 14, 2025)

Giving up things we enjoy can be difficult, whether it’s a habit, a comfort, or something we rely on. The 12th of March marked ‘National No Smoking Day’, and we’re also in the middle of Lent, a time when many people choose to give something up for a while. Whether it’s cigarettes, chocolate, social media, […]

Dolly Parton’s Husband Passes Away – The Pain of Losing a Longtime Partner

Posted on March 6, 2025 (March 14, 2025)

This week Dolly Parton lost her husband, Carl Dean, after nearly 60 years of marriage. Carl passed away on 3rd March 2025, at the age of 82. Though Dolly is one of the most famous singers in the world, Carl always stayed out of the spotlight. They met in 1964 outside a laundromat in Nashville […]

When a Loved One Goes to Prison: The Hidden Grief of Families Left Behind

Posted on February 25, 2025 (July 18, 2025)

When someone we love goes to prison, the world doesn’t stop turning, but it can certainly feel like it. The impact of a family member’s imprisonment runs deep, and for many, it can feel like a bereavement. Except, unlike a death, this kind of loss is shrouded in silence, stigma, and complicated emotions. The Grief […]

The Healing Power of Writing a Letter to a Loved One Who Has Passed Away

Posted on February 25, 2025 (May 20, 2025)

Grief is a profoundly personal and often overwhelming experience, leaving us with a complex mix of emotions—sadness, confusion, anger, and sometimes guilt—when we lose someone we love. While there’s no universal approach to coping with loss, many find solace in writing a letter to the person who has passed away. This act can be deeply therapeutic, helping to untangle […]

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